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Travelrite International invite you
                 to join us on board Regal Princess for the
                   2021 FULLY ESCORTED CRUISE

        France &
       British Isles
              with    George and Paul
                           12 June to 2 July, 2021
Monte Carlo, Monaco; The French Riviera, Provence, Monet’s Garden & Rouen, France;
 Southampton, England; Guernsey, Channel Islands; Cork & Dublin, Ireland; Belfast,
            Northern Ireland; Glasgow, Inverness & Edinburgh, Scotland

                                  escape completely
France & British Isles - with George and Paul - Travelrite
France &
British Isles

with George and Paul                                                              DAY 5 Wednesday 16 June, 2021                            Provence, France
                                                                                  This morning we will have a tour of the Provencal countryside. We visit the
                                                                                  beautiful lavender framed Sénanque Abbey. Enjoyed wondering the lavender
                                                                                  fields in this medieval building.
This cruise will be a wonderful opportunity                                       DAY 6 Thursday 17 June, 2021                                 Roeun, France
to travel with George & Paul and to enjoy the                                     This morning we board the famed TGV fast train for our journey to the north
                                                                                  of France. Upon arrival in Paris we are met by our coach and transferred to the
South of France, Provence and Rouen before                                        capital of Normandy, Roeun, where we check into our hotel.
boarding the Regal Princess. The cruise is                                        DAY 7 Friday 18 June, 2021                                     Embarkation
fully escorted and includes sightseeing tours                                     This morning will be free to explore the city of Rouen and its impressive gothic
at each port of call. Also included are special                                   cathedral. Later we travel to Le Havre to board the Regal Princess for our cruise
                                                                                  around the British Isles.
activities for members of the group.
                                                                                  DAY 8 Saturday 19 June, 2021                     Southampton, England
We hope that you can join us!                                                     This morning we arrive in Southampton, on the south coast of Britain. We
                                                                                  will travel to Salisbury and see Salisbury's top landmarks and visit Salisbury

Itinerary
DAY 1 Saturday 12 June, 2021                            Depart Australia
Today we depart Australia on our overnight flight to Nice.
DAY 2 Sunday 13 June, 2021                                    Nice, France
This afternoon we arrive in the beautiful resort city of Nice. We have a sight-
seeing tour of the city including the Promenade de Anglais, and the old town.
We are then transferred to our hotel.
DAY 3 Monday 14 June, 2021                                    Nice, France
Today we visit the fairytale principality of Monaco. Known as the home of
Prince Rainer and Grace Kelly it is now ruled by Prince Albert II. We will see
the Grand Prix circuit, the Grand Casino, the cathedral where Princess Grace
is buried, and the Royal Palace. There will be plenty of time to stroll around
the fabulous shops and take in the atmosphere of this remarkable principality.
This evening we have a fabulous dinner at a restaurant in Monte Carlo before
visiting the famous Monte Carlo Casino. Wander and perhaps gamble with
the rich and famous in this amazingly historic Casino. Walk in the footsteps of
                                                                                  Cathedral, home to a copy of the 1215 Magna Carta. We then travel through
James Bond for an evening!
                                                                                  picturesque countryside and thatched villages to Stonehenge, perhaps the
DAY 4 Tuesday 15 June, 2021                            Provence, France           world’s most famous prehistoric monument. It was built in several stages: the
This morning we visit the fabulous Rothschild Gardens on the French Riviera.      first monument was an early henge monument, built about 5,000 years ago,
Enjoy the gardens with great views over the Mediterranean. We then travel         and the unique stone circle was erected in the late Neolithic period about 2500
through the French country side to the region of Provence. On arrival we will     BC. In the early Bronze Age many burial mounds were built nearby.
check into our hotel.                                                             DAY 9 Sunday 20 June, 2021                        St Peter Port, Guernsey
                                                                                  This morning we arrive at St Peter Port, Guernsey’s main town, built into a steep
                                                                                  valley leading down to the harbour, with spectacular views across to Alderney
                                                                                  and the other islands. We have a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the island
                                                                                  to see the delightful rural and coastal scenery. The granite buildings now
                                                                                  occupied by shops were once the homes of the town’s wealthy and the High
                                                                                  Street still has its original cobbles. The town was put on the map in 1855 when
                                                                                  Victor Hugo, exiled from France, made his home at Hauteville House and where
                                                                                  he wrote Les Miserables.
                                                                                  DAY 10 Monday 21 June, 2021                                    Cork, Ireland
                                                                                  Today we travel to the spectacular west coast region of Ireland. We visit
                                                                                  Killarney and see the amazing natural scenery of the Ring of Kerry. See the
                                                                                  lakes, mountains and cliffs of the Kerry Peninsular before we return to the ship.
                                                                                  DAY 11 Tuesday 22 June, 2021                                   Cork, Ireland
                                                                                  This morning we visit Blarney Castle, famous the world over for being the place
                                                                                  where you can kiss the ‘Blarney Stone’. The legend states that once kissed, the
                                                                                  stone bestows the gift of eloquence. We also see the city of Cork before we
                                                                                  return to the ship.
France & British Isles - with George and Paul - Travelrite
George Moore has had a long and distinguished career in radio spanning some 30 years. From his early days with Sydney's
                        top Rock Music station 2SM to his recent successful years with both 2DAY FM and 2UW/MIX 106.5. George had the distinction
                          of taking two Sydney radio stations to number one for their first time ever, 2SM (Gibson & Moore) and 2DAY FM some 13
                             years later. George teamed up almost by accident with crime writer and fishing expert Paul B. Kidd to do the weekend
                               summer show back in 2001, and the duo have been entertaining Sydney radio audiences ever since on 2GB.
                                     Paul B. Kidd is a radio and television broadcaster, best-selling author, photo-journalist, magazine editor and
                                       freelance 60 Minutes researching producer who specialises in Australian true crime, big-game fishing, humour
                                          and adventure. For many years Paul was a regular commentator on 2UE's Sports Today program before
                                            becoming a permanent broadcaster with George Moore on the Weekend Show in 2001. He is the author
                                              of 18 books about Australian true crime, Australian serial killers and fishing adventures.

DAY 12 Wednesday 23 June, 2021                                Dublin, Ireland
Today we arrive at Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland. Dublin is a city
well over 1000 years old and well known as being a place of friendliness and
‘craic’. We will have a sightseeing tour of the city, which includes visits to St.
Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College where we see the famous Book of Kells.
We see the famous Ha’penny Bridge, the GPO in O’Connell Street, St Stephen’s
Green, and Grafton Street. We then visit the famed Guinness Brewery to see
how this famous beer is brewed.
DAY 13 Thursday 24 June, 2021                    Belfast, Northern Ireland
This morning we arrive at Belfast capital of Northern Ireland. We travel along
part of the beautiful coastal road to take in the stunning views on our way
to the Giant’s Causeway to see the remarkable rock formations. The lunar
landscape of the Giant’s Causeway is a World Heritage site, where the basalt
columns packed tightly together have made the Giant’s Causeway the subject
of numerous legends. We then visit the famed Titanic museum located at the
Titanic Dry Dock where the ship was built. We return to the city of Belfast for
a brief sightseeing tour where we will see City Hall, the Grand Opera House,
Queens University and Albert Memorial Clock before we return to the ship.
DAY 14 Friday 25 June, 2021                               Glasgow, Scotland
Today we arrive at Glasgow, a city full of style, energy and its own gritty history.   DAY 17 Monday 28 June, 2021                            Edinburgh, Scotland
From its humble beginnings, Glasgow reaped the wealth of the industrial                Today we visit Edinburgh, the royal and ancient capital of Scotland and one of
revolution, as we will see on our tour when we pass Glasgow Cathedral and              the most beautiful cities in Europe. On our sight-seeing tour we see the ancient
travel through the Merchant City. From Glasgow Cross we move into the                  Royal Mile with its cobbled streets forms the backbone of the medieval Old
medieval part of town and Glasgow Green. Here we see the People’s Palace and           Town which leads from the Palace of Holyroodhouse (HM The Queen’s official
the Victoria Fountain, the world’s largest terracotta fountain. This afternoon we      residence in Scotland) all the way to Edinburgh Castle. We will enjoy a guided
travel out to scenic Loch Lomond to enjoy the spectacular Scottish countryside         tour of the castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels and the historic Stone
before we return to the ship.                                                          of Destiny. Enjoy the view from the castle that is just simply stunning. This
                                                                                       afternoon we visit the Royal Yacht Britannia that was used for many years by
DAY 15 Saturday 26 June, 2021                                              At sea      the Queen. See her private bedroom and living quarters on this facinating visit.
A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship. Perhaps enjoy a little pampering
or a massage in the Day Spa. This afternoon join us for a talk from George and         DAY 18 Tuesday 29 June, 2021                                             At sea
Paul about their lives in the media.                                                   A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon test your know-
                                                                                       ledge with fellow group members at Trivia.
DAY 16 Sunday 27 June, 2021                             Inverness, Scotland
Today we arrive at Inverness, near the famous Loch Ness. It is the largest             DAY 19 Wednesday 30 June, 2021                                 Paris, France
Scottish loch by volume, indeed experts say that it contains more freshwater           Early this morning we arrive back at Le Havre, the second busiest port in France
than all the lakes of England and Wales combined! On our tour today we first           after Marseilles. After disembarking we will travel to Paris to board flights back
visit Urquhart Castle which is a magnificent castle located on Loch Ness that          to Australia.
dates from the 14th century and was one of a chain of garrisons that controlled        DAY 20 Thursday 1 July, 2021                                          In flight
the Great Glen. Nowadays it’s a popular place with “Nessie” spotters who scan
the waters of the loch that are deeper here than the North Sea! We then visit a        DAY 21 Friday 2 July, 2021                                          Australia
whisky distillery to see how this liquid fire is made before returning to the ship.    We arrive back in Australia today and the tour ends.

                                                                                         Clothing on board Regal Princess
                                                                                         During the day casual clothing is typical attire, although swimwear is not
                                                                                         permitted in the restaurants. During the evening on formal nights a dinner
                                                                                         suit or dark suit for gentlemen and eveningwear for ladies is required for the
                                                                                         main restaurants. On other nights a collared shirt is required for gentlemen
                                                                                         and equivalent for ladies. The self-service restaurants are casual attire.
Regal Princess
                                                                                         Don’t worry about coming alone
                                                                                         About a third of people on the cruise travel alone. We will match people in
The new Regal Princess, sister ship to Royal Princess, is a spectacular example          twin-share cabins when available, saving you the single supplement. You
of the next generation of innovative Princess ships. From the breathtaking               won’t be left alone, the Travelrite International tour manager will be there to
Atrium & Piazza – over 50 per cent larger than other ships’ atriums in the line          guide you. There will be group activities almost every day.
and featuring exciting new eateries – to signature features like The SeaWalk, a
dramatic glass-bottom walkway, which has been called one of the “Top Gee-
                                                                                         The advantages of the Regal Princess
Whiz Features at Sea”, you’ll quickly come to love the many exciting dining and          France & British Isles Cruise:
entertainment options available on this majestic ship. Regal Princess offers a           The cruise is fully escorted and will be a great fun holiday with plenty of
truly luxurious cruise experience. A voyage on the Regal Princess is a unique            activities. Each evening you will dine with the group at our reserved tables.
experience to be savoured and remembered!                                                You will meet a fun group of people and have a fabulous time.
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Price per person in Australian Dollars

France &                                                                                                                            Cabin Description Deck Twin-share                                                                            Single

British Isles
                                                                                                                                    			                      Price                                                                                Price
                                                                                                                                        IF           Inside                             8,15,16                     $ 9890                      $ 13890
                                                                                                                                        IE           Inside                        9,10,11,12,14,15                 $ 9990                      $ 13995
with George and Paul                                                                                                                    ID           Inside                           10,11,12,14                   $ 10150                     $ 14230
                                                                                                                                        IC           Inside                             8,15,16                     $ 10275                     $ 14315
                                                                                                                                        IB           Inside                       8,9,10,11,12,14,15                $ 10365                     $ 14375
12 June to 2 July, 2021                                                                                                                 BW           Balcony                                8                       $ 11600                     $ 16775
                                                                                                                                        DW           Balcony                            8,15,16                     $ 11725                     $ 16985
                                                                                                                                        BF           Balcony                            8,15,16                     $ 11700                     $ 16775
Included in the price of the Talk & Lifestyle                                                                                           BE           Balcony                       8,9,10,11,12,15                  $ 11780                     $ 16920
France & the British Isles Luxury Cruise:                                                                                               BD           Balcony                           9,11,12,14                   $ 11850                     $ 17050
• Economy-class return air flights from Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane                                                                    BC           Balcony                             15,16                      $ 11920                     $ 17195
  to Nice and return from Paris                                                                                                         BB           Balcony                       9,10,11,12,14,15                 $ 11995                     $ 17340
• 13 days/12 nights on the Regal Princess in your selected stateroom                                                                    BA           Balcony                         9,10,11,12,14                  $ 12085                     $ 17485
• All meals, entertainment and service charges on Regal Princess                                                                        DE           Balcony                       8,9,10,12,14,15                  $ 11995                     $ 17340
• 2 nights’ accommodation in Nice including breakfasts                                                                                  DD           Balcony                           9,11,12,14                   $ 12075                     $ 17485
• 2 nights’ accommodation in Avignon including breakfasts                                                                               DC           Balcony                            8,15,16                     $ 12135                     $ 17615
• 1 night’s accommodation in Rouen including breakfasts                                                                                 DB           Balcony                         9,10,11,12,14                  $ 12215                     $ 17760
• Sightseeing tours in Nice & Monte Carlo, Monaco; Avignon & Rouen,                                                                     DA           Balcony                                9                       $ 12290                     $ 17900
  France; Salisbury, England; Guernsey, Channel Islands;
                                                                                                                                        D4           Balcony                      8,9,10,11,12,14,15                $ 12290                     $ 17900
  Cork & Dublin in Eire; Belfast in Northern Ireland; Glasgow, Inverness
  & Edinburgh in Scotland                                                                                                               MF           Minisuite                           15,16                      $ 12660                     $ 18615
• Welcome dinner in Monte Carlo                                                                                                         ME           Minisuite                           12,14                      $ 12770                     $ 18825
• Fully escorted by a professional Travelrite International Cruise Manager                                                              MC           Minisuite                           15,16                      $ 13010                     $ 19280
• Air and cruise taxes                                                                                                                  MB           Minisuite                      10,11,12,14,15                  $ 13140                     $ 19530
• Transfers to and from the Regal Princess                                                                                              MA           Minisuite                        10,11,12,14                   $ 13250                     $ 19740
• Private on-board activities including Farewell Drinks, Trivial Pursuit                                                                S5           Suite                              12,11,10                    $ 16840                     $ 26630
  and Bingo                                                                                                                             S4           Suite                                 14                       $ 17290                     $ 27485
                                                                                                                                        S3           Suite                         8,10,11,12,14,15                 $ 18915                     $ 30600
Not included in the price:
•   Travel insurance                                                                                                                  Included port and handling charges
                                                                                                                                      and cruise taxes                                                                $ 580                       $ 880
•   Passport and visa fees
                                                                                                                                      Included gratuities                                                             $ 252                       $ 252
•   Drinks on board                                                                                                                   Included air taxes                                                              $ 250                       $ 250
•   Lunches when not on the ship
•   Additional travel arrangements not details in the itinerary                                                                   Availability: All cabins are subject to availability. Please call for fares and
    including sightseeing tours while on the ship                                                                                 information on other cabin categories. Please call for details on 1800 630 343.

       Extending: You can stay on in Europe for minimal extra airfare cost. Please contact Travelrite on 1800 630 343 for more information.

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